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On one side you have book burners, Congressional wives and Pat Robertson. On the other side, you have vulgar comedians, foul-mouthed rap groups and Dennis Hopper—all your choices should be so easy.

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Sandra Bernhard
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: June 6
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